Firstly sorry for the late post, my internet stopped working on the 9th and it has just been fixed. The Missing Claus Quest is back as a Player Favourite Quest which means you will be able to start this quest between the 11th-17th November to get the full 13 day time limit. These are optional so you will need to click on the green play button next to the title of the event in the active tasks tab to start:
There are 13 sets of goals to complete in the 13 day time limit so there is a set of goals to complete each day, if you complete the quest in the time limit you win the gorgeous Farmhouse template!
If you completed this quest last time you won’t get it again, if you started it last time unfortunately you will have to start from the beginning this time (these are the times from the last time this quest was available, let me know if anything has changed and I will update this post)
You may have to wait between completing each set so you complete one set per day, after completing a set you have to wait for a certain amount of time before being able to continue with the quest unless you are behind then you will move straight onto the next set once you have completed the previous. (sometimes when these quests return you don’t have to wait you will just move straight onto the next set of goals)
Watch my step by step walkthrough video of this quest here (this video is from the first time this quest was available)
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First Set – Second Set – Third Set – Fourth Set – Fifth Set – Sixth Set – Seventh Set – Eighth Set – Ninth Set – Tenth Set – Eleventh Set – Twelfth Set – Thirteenth Set – Prizes – Farmhouse
NOTE: these are the times from the last time this quest was available, let me know if anything has changed and I will update this post
Times may vary depending on the star rating an item has.
First set: Complete the first set of goals to unlock the Round Mirror (at the end of the post you can find all the information and pictures of all the prizes)
- Check calendar date at a computer- 8 minutes
- Discuss Christmas spirit with sims (4 times)- 2 hours 15 minutes (select the interaction between two sims, use 4 pairs of sims (8 sims) to complete this at the same time)
- Have 4 pairs of sims panic- 2 hours 15 minutes (select the interaction between two sims, use 4 pairs of sims (8 sims) to complete this at the same time)
- Place 5 Christmas decorations (buy 5 decorations, you can find these in the featured section of buy mode, the cheapest are the glowing reindeer that cost S500 each but there should be a free Christmas tree which also counts)
- Research snowfall- 12 minutes (computer)
- Call the ho-ho-hotline- 32 minutes (phone)
- Search for the weather expert Almanac (5 times)- 2 hours 20 minutes (bookcase, use 5 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Phone Cirrus- 3 hours 20 minutes (phone)
FIRST SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Second set: Complete the second set of goals to unlock the Rustic Walls and Floors Pack
- Greet Cirrus in the park- 1 minute
- Turn on the weather machine- 18 seconds
- Have 4 snowball fights- 2 hours 15 minutes (select the interaction between two sims, use 4 pairs of sims (8 sims) to complete this at the same time)
- Build a snowman- 30 minutes (click on x at front of house)
- Speak to snowman- 15 minutes
- Call dial-a-detective- 8 minutes (phone)
- Greet detective Les Clues in the park- 25 minutes
- Explain Santa situation- 20 minutes
- Scan for Santa with Les’ telescope- 10 minutes
- Search house objects for 12 missing lenses- 5 hours (click search for lenses on items around your house)
You will need to use as many sims as you can (you can use a maximum of 8 sims) to find all the lenses to complete this task quickly
TIP: if you speed up with LP you will find more lenses than if you just wait for it to complete.Need LP? Read this post on how to earn LP quickly!
- Scan for Santa with telescope (again)- 10 minutes
- Check sleigh for clues- 1 hour 15 minutes (in park)
SECOND SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Third set– Complete the third set of goals to unlock the Hydrangea Hedge Pack
- Investigate tracks in the park- 10 minutes
- Talk to Rudolph- 30 minutes (in the park)
- Ride Rudolph to Santa’s Workshop (select the option on Rudolph)
- Check the present machine- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Look for clues (4 times): (use 4 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Christmas Tree: Medical Appointment- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Fireplace: Shopping List- 2 hours
- Present Bench: Letter- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Letter Pile: Electricity Bill- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Talk to Rudolph- 1 hour 35 minutes
- Ride Rudolph to Santa’s Farmhouse
- Talk to the elf- 2 hours 10 minutes (in the garden)
- Ask for key- 5 hours 15 minutes
THIRD SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Fourth set: Complete the fourth set of goals to unlock the Rustic Doors Pack
- Collect key- 5 minutes
- Unlock door- 5 minutes (click on x)
- Introduce sim to Santa- 30 minutes
- Check on Mrs Claus- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Check fireplace temperature- 4 minutes (in living room)
- Look for a cure (5 times)- 2 hours (bookcase, use 5 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Grow onions at a garden patch (10 times!)- 7 hours (use 10 sims to complete this at the same time, if you do have some spare sims I would suggest starting this early at home but make sure you stay away from the house until you get this goal otherwise it won’t complete)
- Cook soup- 12 minutes (oven) this is going to be a very oniony soup!
- Give Mrs Claus soup- 1 hour
FOURTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Fifth set: Complete the fifth set of goals to unlock the Wildflowers Hedge Pack
- Talk to the Ice Queen- 30 minutes
- Introduce the Ice Queen to the pug- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Discuss Mrs Claus’ condition with the Ice Queen- 1 hour 35 minutes
- Watch Wicked Dishes on TV (8 times)- 6 hours (use 8 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Call party troopers- 1 hour 40 minutes (phone, use a 3 star phone at home rather than the 1 star phone at the farmhouse to complete this quicker)
FIFTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Sixth set: Complete the sixth set of goals to unlock the Picket Fences Pack
- Check the basement- 10 minutes (click on x in basement at farmhouse)
- Find an object to wake Barbara Yaga: the correct object is Create Aroma on Oven- 4 minutes
- Talk to Barbara Yaga about Mrs Claus- 30 minutes
- Ponder ways to find truffles (6 times)- 4 hours 30 minutes (couch, use 6 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Plead with Princess- 15 minutes (Princess is the pig)
- Collect truffles on Santa’s farm (4 times)- 8 hours 15 minutes (click on the 4 tree branches around the farm)
- Give truffles to Barbara Yaga- 5 minutes
- Collect speckled eggs- 35 minutes
- Give speckled eggs to Barbara Yaga- 15 minutes
SIXTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Seventh set: Complete the seventh set of goals to unlock the Farmhouse Laundry Pack
- Give magical meal to Mrs Claus- 1 hour 15 minutes
CAN’T GIVE MRS CLAUS THE SOUP? Santa is probably in the way, try having another sim talking to him away from Mrs Claus’ side of the bed. If you still cannot complete this try force closing the game and trying again
- Discuss next steps with Santa- 15 minutes
- Discuss missing elves with Frank- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Feed chickens at Santa’s farmhouse (4 times)- 8 hours 15 minutes (select feed chickens for Frank on the chicken coop with 4 sims)
- Ask Frank about the missing elves- 15 minutes
- Ride Rudolph to the park
- Try to wake the sleeping elf- 5 hours 15 minutes (you’ll find the elf on a bench)
SEVENTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Eighth set: Complete the eighth set of goals to unlock the Cosy Comfort Pack
- Put Curt’s mind at ease- 10 minutes
- Ask Curt about the missing elves- 10 minutes
- Look for evidence of Pat in the park (4 times) (use 4 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Soapbox- 5 hours
- Barbecue- 6 hours 15 minutes
- Thinking Man Statue- 5 hours
- Toilet- 5 hours
- Send sim home
- Talk to Pat the elf- 10 minutes
- Give Pat a shoulder massage- 4 hours 15 minutes
- Ask Pat about the last elf- 10 minutes
- Ride Rudolph to Santa’s workshop (you can find him in the park)
- Discuss strategies with Dave- 3 hours 15 minutes
EIGHTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Ninth set: Complete the ninth set of goals to unlock the Rustic Dining Pack
- Check in with Frank- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Check in with Curt- 1 hour 25 minutes
- Check in with Pat- 1 hour 35 minutes
- Avoid burnout- 2 hours 35 minutes (talk to Dave)
- Turn present machine up to 110%- 5 hours 15 minutes
- Speak to Dave about backup, backup plan- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Place outsourcing orders (10 times)- 5 hours (computer, if you can use 10 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Go to Santa’s workshop (using Rudolph in the park)
NINTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Tenth set: Complete the tenth set of goals to unlock the Hall Pack
- Unpack boxes (4 times)- 4 hours (use 4 sims to complete this at the same time)
NOTE: this should complete automatically this time around
- Sort letter pile- 5 minutes
- Ask Mrs Claus about managing letters- 5 minutes (use Rudolph to get back to the farmhouse)
- Decrypt naughty and nice app (12 times!)- 6 hours (computer, if you can use 12 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Calculate presents and coal- 8 minutes (computer)
- Give Dave the new numbers- 15 minutes (go back to the workshop on Rudolph)
- Dig up coal (13 times)- 5 hours (there are 4 x around the workshop so 4 sims can complete this at one time)
TIP: if you speed up with LP you will find more coal than if you just wait for it to complete.Need LP? Read this post on how to earn LP quickly!
- Talk to Dave about coal quota- 5 minutes
TENTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Eleventh set: Complete the eleventh set to unlock the Rustic Lounge Pack
- Talk to Mrs Claus about next steps- 10 minutes
- Clear overgrowth (4 times)- 11 hours (around the farmhouse, use 4 sims to complete this at the same time)
- Talk to Mrs Claus- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Take a break on a couch- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Go to Santa’s workshop (using Rudolph)
- Confirm launch time with Santa- 4 hours 15 minutes
ELEVENTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Twelfth set: Complete the twelfth set to unlock the Rustic Furniture Pack
- Turn off the present making machine- 10 minutes
- Talk to Santa about the ground check- 30 minutes
- Check sleigh- 2 hours 15 minutes (click on x)
- Calm Santa down- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Check the crashed sleigh- 45 minutes (in the park)
- Search for 9 missing sleigh parts- 7 hours, 7 hours 30 minutes or 8 hours 30 minutes (click search for missing sleigh parts on items around the park or at a sims home)
You will need to use as many sims as you can (you can use a maximum of 4 sims) to find all the parts to complete this task quickly
TIP: if you speed up with LP you will find more parts than if you just wait for it to complete.Need LP? Read this post on how to earn LP quickly!
- Call Les Clues from a phone- 1 hour 12 minutes
- Discuss missing part with Les in the park- 3 hours 45 minutes
TWELFTH SET IS COMPLETE
No need to wait this time around, you will move straight onto the next set!
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Thirteenth set: Complete the final set to unlock the Farmhouse and A-Frame Roofing
- Talk to Les Clues in the park- 5 minutes
- Install the final part in the sleigh- 30 minutes
- Call the Ice Queen from a phone- 3 hours 20 minutes
- Ask the Ice Queen to charge the frost capacitor- 2 hours 15 minutes (in the park)
- Fly the sleigh to Santa’s workshop
- Talk to Dave- 30 minutes
- Send all sims home from Santa’s workshop
- Change clothes for Santa’s pre flight feast (select browse clothes on a wardrobe then click the exit button, you don’t actually need to change their clothes)
- Ride Rudolph to Santa’s farmhouse (find Rudolph in the park for the final time)
- Join Santa’s feast (6 sims)- 12 hours (select the option on the table in the garden at the farmhouse using 6 sims)
- Say farewell to Santa and Mrs Claus- 4 hours 15 minutes (select the option on Santa)
- Send all sims home
QUEST IS COMPLETE!
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If you completed this quest in the time limit you will be able to build the Farmhouse in your Simtown, keep reading for information and pictures of all the prizes you unlock in this quest
You cannot complete this quest or earn the prizes once the quest is over
Watch my step by step video of this quest here:
Prizes
THE FIRST ONE OF EACH PRIZE IS FREE
First Set: Round Mirror
Found in the decorations section, first one is free then they cost 5SP each
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Second Set: Rustic Walls and Floors
Walls- Rustic Grey White Panels (S6,250) Rustic White Wood Panels (5LP) and Rustic Beige Panels (5LP)
Floors- Rustic Beige Carpet (S6,250) and Rustic Grey Carpet (3LP)
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Third Set: Hydrangea Hedge Pack
Can be found in the trees, plants and flowers section
Right and Left Bed (S100,000 each) and Middle Bed (S120,000)
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Fourth Set: Rustic Doors Pack
Rustic White Door (S37,500) Rustic White Double Door (10LP) and Rustic White Single Door (5SP)
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Fifth Set: Wildflowers Hedge Pack
Can be found in the trees, plants and flowers section
End Bed (S100,000) Long Bed (S123,750) and Short Bed (10SP)
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Sixth Set: Picket Fences Pack
Can be found in the outdoor decorations section
Short (S5,000) Arbour (S25,500) Long (S25,000) Medium (S12,000) and Corner (S45,000)
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Seventh Set: Farmhouse Laundry Pack
Can be found in the electronics section
Tumble Dryer (S75,000) and Washing Machine (20LP)
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Eighth Set: Cosy Comfort Pack
Can be found in the living room section, the nursing chair can also be found in the infant section
Rustic Fireplace (40SP) and Nursing Chair (5SP)
The fireplace is my favourite! You place it and it makes that wall around it so it looks like it is built into the wall!
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Ninth Set: Rustic Dining Pack
The Rustic Dining Chair (5LP) and Rustic Dining Table (10SP) can be found in the dining room section
The Festive Centrepiece (S37,500) can be found in the decorations section
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Tenth Set: Hall Pack
The Rustic Flower Painting (25SP) and Rustic Farm Paintings (40LP) can be found in the decorations section
The Rustic Grey Seat and Coat Rack (10SP) can be found in the living room section
The Rustic Copper Floor Lamp (S42,500) can be found in the lighting section
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Eleventh Set: Rustic Lounge Pack
The Rustic Black Two Seater (10SP) Rustic Black Three Seater (20LP) and Rustic White Coffee Table (5LP) can be found in the living room section
The Gold Reindeer Ornament (S115,000) can be found in the decorations section
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Twelfth Set: Rustic Furniture Pack
The Rustic Buffet Table (5LP) and Rustic Grey Hutch (40SP) can be found in the living room and dining room sections
The Rustic Steel Chandelier (5LP) can be found in the lighting section
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Thirteenth Set: Farmhouse and A-Frame Roofing
You will be able to build the Farmhouse on a standard or premium residence, the first one is free, after that the cost in simoleons depends on how many houses you have already built
NOTE: it is not possible to build a house with the veranda (roofed porch) it is currently only available on the Farmhouse
The only difference between the Farmhouse on a standard and a premium is the garden and one different object in the basement. You still get the chicken coop, table and barn on the premium like you do on the standard, you just get an extra picket fenced area on the premium:
The standard comes with a candle in the basement and the premium has a lamp to match the one on the other table:
I think I prefer this house on the standard rather than the premium as I don’t think we really need the extra picket fenced area that you get with the premium
Watch my house tour of the Farmhouse here:
You also unlock the A- Frame Roofing which is a new style of roofing for all your houses:
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The Girl Who Games 
Looks like there is no wait between goals. So far, it goes immediately into the next set when I finish one. Thank you for sharing these. It helps a lot when I can plan ahead.
Thanks for letting me know!
I just started the quest yesterday and I have been using Life points to skip the 1-2 hour tasks and it just goes to the next day automatically. I know I can’t be behind since it only took about six hours to finish the first two days.
You don’t have to wait this time around.
Your blog is awesome! It’s helped me with a lot in my gaming. I do have a question that I can’t seem to find he answer to. My Sim left Santa’s workshop and I don’t have the Santa to click on. How do I get back there?
You can find the sleigh in the park to go back to the workshop.
Hi, I have nearly finished this quest (second attempt), and on the second go round I didn’t have to wait for the next day to start, it just played right through. And also (maybe because I had passed this point previously), there were no Boxes to unpack, so that task just instantly completed.
P.s. thanx for your post on this and in general, a big help. I think the 1st time I mainly failed as wasn’t checking how many sims I needed for each task, and I wouldn’t have enough free to complete in one attempt. So really appreciated this post.
Thanks for letting me know! I’m glad it helped
Looks like they may not be forcing the wait in between days this go around (or mine’s bugged). I’m currently on the 12th set and still have 5 days left….
As always, your post is spot on and super helpful. Thanks for all you do! 🙂
Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Is this quest a one-time thing or can I have a second chance next year?
It will probably return again in the future.